squirm
verb (used without object)
to wriggle or writhe.
were squirming
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past progressiveof squirm.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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This led the researchers to hypothesize that tubeworm larvae were squirming through crevices below the seafloor to reach new vents.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 9, 2023
On the other, there were probably plenty of Hollywood figures who were squirming in their seats, hoping he wouldn't say anything too harsh.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 29, 2016
A tangled cluster of four newly born puppies, eyes still crusted shut against the light, were squirming to stay warm.
From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2014
The rest of us were squirming through all of the bad foot puns.
From New York Times ● Dec. 23, 2010
Yep, all of my cousins were squirming like beetles and butterflies with pins stuck in their hearts.
From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie
